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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.66, 430.82 and 201.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.66, 430.82 and 201.08 is: 301.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.66 : 430.82 = 201.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.66/430.82 = 201.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.66x = 430.82 × 201.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.66x = 86,628.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,628.28/287.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.15

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